Forensics (Biological Sciences), B.S. Degree Requirements (124 hours)

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

• ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
• ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 minimum hours)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

• ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• ART 130 - Art Appreciation 3 hrs.
• DAN 130 - Dance Appreciation 3 hrs.
• MUS 165 - The Enjoyment of Music 3 hrs.
• THE 100 - Theatrical Expressions 3 hrs.

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

• ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
• COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
• ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
• GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
• PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
• PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
• SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (Major Area)

• FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

• FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

• ENG 101  & ENG 102  prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs.
• CMS 305 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs.
• CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs.
• CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs.

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

• FSC 435 - Forensic Laboratory Policies and Procedures 3 hrs. (Capstone)

• Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101  & ENG 102  prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here .

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here .

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (51 hours)

• CJ 200 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hrs.
• CJ 433 - Evidence, Search and Seizure 3 hrs.
• FSC 140 - The Science of Forensic Science 3 hrs. AND
• FSC 140L - The Science of Forensic Science Laboratory 1 hr.

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• FSC 141 - Introduction to Forensic Science II 3 hrs.
• FSC 301 - Forensic Biology I 3 hrs.
• FSC 321 - Forensic Biology II 3 hrs.
• FSC 435 - Forensic Laboratory Policies and Procedures 3 hrs. (Capstone)

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• FSC 445 - Crime Scene Documentation 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• FSC 445L - Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

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• FSC 497 - Field Study in Forensic Science 3, 6, or 9 hrs.

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (34-45 hours)

• CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
• CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• CHE 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 251L - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.

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• CHE 420 - Principles of Biochemistry 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 420L - Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory 1 hr.

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• PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. *AND
• PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. *AND
• PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• MAT 167 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs. ♦*

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Note:

 ♦ Calculus is required for this major. Students may enter MAT 167 directly if Math ACT sub score is 26 or higher. If Math ACT sub score is 24-25, MAT 103 must be completed. If Math ACT sub score is less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 must be completed.